GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — One of the most dramatic scenes at the Commonwealth Games came early on the final day.Callum Hawkins of Scotland was leading the marathon Sunday morning when he became physically distressed and collapsed with about two kilometers remaining. Michael Shelley ran past to win the race and defend the title he won at Glasgow four years ago.Hawkins, who had about a two-minute lead over Shelley, first became disoriented in the humid conditions at about the 38-kilometer mark of the 42.2-kilometer race, briefly holding himself up next to a race barrier to try to regain his balance.He was able to continue for a while, despite having difficulty running in a straight line, but fell to the road two kilometers later and was receiving medical attention as Shelley raced past him."I wasn't sure what was going on. I had a couple of mates (in the crowd) who said Callum was in a bit of trouble. They told me to keep going and gave me encouragement," Shelley said. "I just … [Read more...] about Leader collapses, Shelley wins Commonwealth Games marathon

Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Palmetto Ridge, Gulf Coast high school choirs learn on stage at Carnegie Hall About 80 students from Palmetto Ridge, Gulf Coast highs were in New York City to attend the CODA Choral Festival. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. Annika Hammerschlag, [email protected]; 239-213-6066 Published 6:29 p.m. ET April 9, 2018 | Updated 7:05 p.m. ET April 9, 2018 CLOSE Students from Palmetto Ridge High School in Naples rehearse for their performance at Carnegie Hall on Monday, April 9, 2018. CONNECT TWEET … [Read more...] about Palmetto Ridge, Gulf Coast high school choirs learn on stage at Carnegie Hall

The Prince of Wales will officially open the Commonwealth Games tonight on behalf of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.The Palace confirmed previous year that Charles would represent the Queen at the Commonwealth Games, and although it was initially thought Camilla would skip the whirlwind tour, Clarence House later confirmed the pair would make the trip together.Dressed in a light grey suit, the prince shook hands and exchanged greetings with young and old who had come to welcome them to Queensland.For those who want to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, they will touch down in Queensland on Wednesday as part of their royal tour in Oz.Prince Charles stopped to speak to Vanessa Cull from Runcorn, asking about the Girl Guides, asking whether it was hard to find leaders these days. "As far as the republic is concerned, or Australia's constitutional arrangements, as the prince has always said and indeed the queen has always said, it's a matter for Australians", Turnbull told Australian … [Read more...] about Prince Charles and Camilla flying into Gold Coast from regional NSW

GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Prince Charles delivered a message from Queen Elizabeth II to officially open the Commonwealth Games before fireworks exploded on cue. The opening ceremony finished on a brighter note than the way it started Wednesday night, when a heavy rain shower drenched fans in the stadium. The weather cleared quickly enough not to completely overshadow a ceremony choreographed to showcase the traditional culture of Australia's indigenous people and the laid-back beach lifestyle of the Gold Coast. Charles and his wife Camilla arrived in Queensland state hours before the games festivities officially began and entered the stadium shortly after the rain cleared. ___ MOTORCADE INCIDENT: Two Queensland policemen involved in a Commonwealth Games motorcade were injured after their motorcycles collided with each other on the Gold Coast. Police say the crash occurred on the Gold Coast Highway just before the start of the Games' opening ceremony at Carrara … [Read more...] about After a drenching, Commonwealth Games open on a bright note

GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Five teenage boys remained in an Australian hospital on Thursday, a day after suffering drug overdoses at a private school. Police said some of the students, aged 14 and 15, were critically ill. The Gold Coast University Hospital declined to say how many, but said in a statement "they are all steadily improving." Seven boys were taken from St. Stephen's College near Gold Coast city early Wednesday afternoon after staff noticed they were drug-affected and deteriorating. Two were discharged within 24 hours, the hospital said in a statement. Detective Senior Sgt. Greg Aubort said the boys had consumed a powdered drug, but he gave few other details about its identity. "It's not your classical illicit drug," Aubort told reporters. Police were investigating how the group obtained the drug, how much they had taken, and whether others might have more of the substance. "We will follow through in terms of how much was ingested and obviously the barrier here is … [Read more...] about Drug overdose at private school hospitalizes Australian boys

GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Five boys remained in an Australian hospital on Thursday, a day after suffering drug overdoses at a private school. Police said some of the students, aged 14 and 15, were critically ill. The Gold Coast University Hospital declined to say how many, but said in a statement "they are all steadily improving." Seven boys were taken from St. Stephen's College near Gold Coast city early Wednesday afternoon after staff noticed they were drug-affected and deteriorating. Two were discharged within 24 hours, the hospital said in a statement. Detective Senior Sgt. Greg Aubort said the boys had consumed a powered drug, but he gave few other details about its identity. "It's not your classical illicit drug," Aubort told reporters. Police were investigating how the group obtained the drug, how much they had taken, and whether others might have more of the substance. "We will follow through in terms of how much was ingested and obviously the barrier here is some of … [Read more...] about 5 teens in Australian hospital after drug overdose at school

GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Six boys remain in an Australian hospital after suffering drug overdoses at a private school. Police said on Thursday some of the students, aged 14 and 15, were critically ill, but the Gold Coast University Hospital declined to say how many. Seven boys were taken from St. Stephen's College near Gold Coast city early Wednesday afternoon after staff noticed they were drug-affected and deteriorating. One boy was discharged overnight, the hospital said in a statement. Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Aubort says the boys had consumed a powered drug, but he gave few other details about its identity. He declined to say whether the drug might have been bought on the dark web. Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Sign up for BREAKING NEWS Emails privacy policy Thanks for subscribing! Tags: newswires associated press world newswires Send … [Read more...] about 6 teens in Australian hospital after drug overdose at school

Noon is near on the waterfront and Brendon Rodney, the fastest Blackbird in Brooklyn, ambles past bleachers to his off-campus workspace. It is the worn rubber running track at Red Hook Park, set between Bay St. and the Henry St. Basin, down by an abandoned grain terminal. There are eight lanes, and Rodney, a celebrated sprinter for Long Island University’s track team, carries a metal starting block in his left hand. There are braces on his teeth, goatee hairs on his chin and two gold chains around his neck. He eyes overgrown grass by the shot put toe board in a corner of soccer field No. 3, a surface that doubles as the infield. The area is closed off with a black 10-foot chain-link fence along the track’s inner loop. A white sign warns that contaminants are being removed as part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to clean up lead that traces back to when the Columbia Smelting and Refining Works facility stood across Bay St. The track stays open and Lane … [Read more...] about Running in unique conditions, LIU sprinter Brendon Rodney eyes gold at Rio Olympics

Champion Australian skydiver Michael Vaughan died Saturday after a gruesome mid-air collision that took the life of his jump partner. Alana Clarke, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene of Friday's accident, in which her parachute became entangled with Vaughan's, causing both of them to plummet to the ground from 4,000 feet. Vaughan underwent several surgeries at Gold Coast University Hospital in New South Wales, but died from his massive injuries, The Daily Telegraph reported. Vaughan, 40, was also a skydiving instructor with more than 11,000 jumps to his credit. His Facebook page was flooded with comments from skydivers around the world. “Hang in there and keep fighting!” wrote Martin Robiette from Britain after the accident. Investigators said the pair was executing jumps that required them to be close together. When their parachutes deployed, they became tangled. Vaughan had been teaching a week-long canopy … [Read more...] about Champion skydiver Michael Vaughan dies after mid-air collision in Australia that killed his jump partner